Recognized for his absorbing and topical dramas, French-Moroccan film maker Nabil Ayouch interprets the sensitive social issues present in Morocco through realism and grit. Cultivating intimate expressions of his characters’ formative journeys, Nabil is known for marrying the musical genre with arresting, abrupt elements that mirror the complexities of aspiration and longing in Moroccan life. From his debut film Mektoub (1997), to his most recent release, Everybody Loves Touda (2024), Nabil’s cinematic grip on resilience explores the perseverance of individuals and imbues each film with a deeply resonant and raw authenticity.